Renewal Funds is a mission-driven venture capital firm established in 1994 and located in Vancouver, Canada. The firm specializes in investing in early growth stage companies that prioritize sustainability across various sectors. Its investment focus areas include energy, water, mobility, the built environment, food and agriculture, and the circular economy. By supporting innovative companies in these critical sectors, Renewal Funds aims to contribute to a safer and cleaner planet for future generations.
SHARE Mobility specializes in providing transportation solutions tailored for companies, aimed at addressing the mobility challenges faced by frontline workers. The company offers a comprehensive transit planning software that includes features such as planning, simulation, on-demand micro-transit, and routing. This integrated approach facilitates multi-modal transit and mobility management, enabling enterprises and transit operators to improve employee retention and fill open jobs by offering reliable transportation as a benefit. SHARE Mobility's focus on sustainable and safe transportation solutions empowers brands and employers to support their workforces and communities effectively.
HOLOS
Seed Round in 2022
HOLOS focuses on producing organic oats sourced from Saskatchewan and offers a range of nutrition bars designed for convenient, healthy snacking. The company aims to support mental and physical well-being through its products, which include creamy and crunchy muesli made from a blend of organic whole grains, nuts, seeds, spices, and dried fruits. Available in four distinct flavors, these offerings cater to consumers seeking nutritious breakfast options that align with a busy lifestyle.
Electrum
Series A in 2021
Electrum is a company that operates an electrification utility marketplace aimed at facilitating the adoption of sustainable technologies. Its platform provides a streamlined process for users to search for electrification upgrades and connect with certified, vetted installers. By offering online education and a straightforward registration process, Electrum empowers communities to make informed choices that enhance their quality of life. Users can initiate projects, receive bids from pre-screened installers, and utilize a proprietary algorithm for bid analysis. After the bidding period, Electrum presents the top three bids in a user-friendly format, allowing homeowners to easily compare options. This enables them to select a bid and e-sign a contract directly with the chosen installer, simplifying the transition to sustainable solutions.
Fresh Prep
Series B in 2021
Fresh Prep Foods is a meal kit delivery service based in Vancouver, British Columbia, established in 2015. The company aims to simplify weeknight dining for busy individuals by providing fresh, locally-sourced, and pre-chopped ingredients necessary for preparing meals at home. These ingredients are delivered in reusable cooler bags, promoting sustainability through recyclable and compostable packaging. Fresh Prep offers a diverse selection of cuisines that can be prepared in under thirty minutes, making it an affordable and convenient option for those seeking to maintain a healthy diet.
Swiftly
Series A in 2020
Swiftly, Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing public transportation through its data-driven application designed for transit agencies. The Swiftly platform unifies public transit data across various departments and integrates seamlessly with existing transit hardware. By leveraging billions of data points and advanced algorithms, Swiftly improves transit system performance, service reliability, and provides real-time passenger information. The company's offerings include GTFS and TransXchange data, operator information, on-board data, and historical analytics, serving the needs of transportation agencies, residents, and government entities. Founded in 2014 and based in San Francisco, California, Swiftly was previously known as Swyft Technologies, Inc. before rebranding in January 2016.
Evive
Series A in 2020
Evive specializes in producing frozen smoothie cubes with nutritious ingredients and plant-based proteins.
Fresh Prep
Series A in 2020
Fresh Prep Foods is a meal kit delivery service based in Vancouver, British Columbia, established in 2015. The company aims to simplify weeknight dining for busy individuals by providing fresh, locally-sourced, and pre-chopped ingredients necessary for preparing meals at home. These ingredients are delivered in reusable cooler bags, promoting sustainability through recyclable and compostable packaging. Fresh Prep offers a diverse selection of cuisines that can be prepared in under thirty minutes, making it an affordable and convenient option for those seeking to maintain a healthy diet.
Uncle Matt's Organic
Venture Round in 2020
Uncle Matt's Organic is the nation's original organic orange juice company, and we're committed to growing a healthy generation through organic farming.
Olea
Series B in 2020
Olea Edge Analytics focuses on delivering new revenue opportunities to utility customers. They believe the future of the smart water industry is in the Internet of Things and Edge Computing. They also believe that in order to make the leap to true revenue assurance, business continuity, and revenue predictability, the real-time accuracy of the meter is critical. They deliver revenue assurance, business continuity, and revenue predictability to their customers utilizing their proprietary Edge Analytics capability.
Hodo
Series B in 2020
Hodo produces organic, clean-ingredient, and flavor-forward products such as Moroccan Cubes, Curry Nuggets, and Cajun Burgers. Obsessed with delicious plant-based foods that are also healthy, thoughtfully sourced, and minimally processed, Hodo is beloved by consumers and chefs seeking techniques rooted in culinary cultures and transparency in how food is made.
Opus One Solutions
Venture Round in 2019
Opus One Solutions is a software engineering firm focused on creating innovative solutions for energy management through its flagship product, GridOS®. This real-time operating system is designed to enhance the smart grid by integrating various energy resources, such as generation, storage, and demand, with critical information sources like sensors and analytics. GridOS® utilizes advanced algorithms for online analytics, providing utilities with improved situational awareness, control, and optimization of their systems. The software facilitates the management of a grid-of-microgrids and incorporates transactive energy functionality, which allows for the calculation of locational marginal values of distributed energy resources. By leveraging dynamic topology processing, Opus One Solutions enables clients to optimize energy planning, operations, and market management, ultimately fostering the development of intelligently connected and sustainable energy networks.
FoodLogiQ
Series B in 2019
FoodLogiQ specializes in supplier management, food safety compliance, quality incident, and whole chain traceability to verify supplier compliance with food safety and act, allowing food companies to improve global supply chain visibility, streamline supplier management, build quality issue tracking, and reporting.
Prana
Private Equity Round in 2019
Prana is a producer of snacks and ingredients. They provide products that include baking, nuts & seeds, chocolate, sugar syrup, oils & butters, flour, egg replacement, and dairy alternatives. They offer products that are available for shopping online.
Opus One Solutions
Series B in 2018
Opus One Solutions is a software engineering firm focused on creating innovative solutions for energy management through its flagship product, GridOS®. This real-time operating system is designed to enhance the smart grid by integrating various energy resources, such as generation, storage, and demand, with critical information sources like sensors and analytics. GridOS® utilizes advanced algorithms for online analytics, providing utilities with improved situational awareness, control, and optimization of their systems. The software facilitates the management of a grid-of-microgrids and incorporates transactive energy functionality, which allows for the calculation of locational marginal values of distributed energy resources. By leveraging dynamic topology processing, Opus One Solutions enables clients to optimize energy planning, operations, and market management, ultimately fostering the development of intelligently connected and sustainable energy networks.
Goddess Garden Organics
Venture Round in 2017
Goddess Garden is a manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in organic sun protection lotions that focus on providing herbal remedies. Founded in 2004, the company develops natural products that are certified organic and free from harsh chemicals and hormone disruptors. By utilizing essential oils, plant-based ingredients, and minerals, Goddess Garden aims to eliminate synthetic chemicals from daily skincare routines, promoting healthier skin for its customers.
FoodLogiQ
Series B in 2017
FoodLogiQ specializes in supplier management, food safety compliance, quality incident, and whole chain traceability to verify supplier compliance with food safety and act, allowing food companies to improve global supply chain visibility, streamline supplier management, build quality issue tracking, and reporting.
Farmhouse Culture
Series D in 2017
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, fermented food products, specializing in probiotic-rich offerings such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and gut shots. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to promote gut health through its products, which are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. Inspired by her culinary experiences in Germany, Lukas sought to introduce American consumers to the benefits and flavors of fresh sauerkraut. Farmhouse Culture is recognized for its commitment to reviving ancient food traditions with a modern twist, appealing to health-conscious individuals looking to support their digestive health and overall well-being. The company distributes its products through retail stores across the United States.
OptiRTC
Series B in 2017
OptiRTC, Inc. specializes in technology solutions for stormwater management, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to improve water infrastructure. The company's Opti platform facilitates remote monitoring and active control of stormwater systems, while other products like OptiNimbus and OptiStratus focus on intelligent stormwater retention and predictive maintenance, respectively. Additionally, OptiCumulus offers real-time data aggregation from on-site sensors, enhancing analysis through an interactive web dashboard. OptiRTC's solutions cater to municipalities, private landowners, and corporations, supporting both retrofits and new construction projects. The company aims to reduce operating costs, ensure environmental compliance, and mitigate risks associated with stormwater management. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, OptiRTC integrates sensor data, weather forecasts, and proprietary algorithms to optimize stormwater flow management effectively.
Goddess Garden Organics
Series A in 2016
Goddess Garden is a manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado, specializing in organic sun protection lotions that focus on providing herbal remedies. Founded in 2004, the company develops natural products that are certified organic and free from harsh chemicals and hormone disruptors. By utilizing essential oils, plant-based ingredients, and minerals, Goddess Garden aims to eliminate synthetic chemicals from daily skincare routines, promoting healthier skin for its customers.
Terramera
Venture Round in 2016
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.
Terramera
Venture Round in 2016
Terramera, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that develops and manufactures plant-based pesticides and fertilizers. Founded in 2009, it focuses on providing alternatives to conventional chemical products in agriculture. The company's offerings include Proof, a solution for bed bugs and dust mites; Actigate, an organic pesticide; and Rango, a pest control and crop protection product. Terramera integrates artificial intelligence with scientific principles and nature to create innovative agriculture technology platforms. Its mission is to transform food production while ensuring a healthy, safe environment free from toxic chemicals, ultimately supporting sustainable and organic farming practices that enhance yields and profitability for farmers and growers.
Back to the Roots
Series A in 2016
Back to the Roots, Inc. is a company based in Oakland, California, that specializes in developing and retailing indoor gardening kits, allowing consumers to grow organic and gourmet mushrooms at home. Founded in 2009, the company started as a sustainable urban mushroom farm and has since expanded its product offerings to include a variety of gardening kits, such as mushroom grow kits, water gardens, microgreens, herbs, and vegetable planters. Their Grow-at-Home Mushroom Garden enables users to cultivate up to 1 pound of oyster mushrooms indoors in as little as ten days, providing a quick and eco-friendly way to access fresh produce. Back to the Roots sells its products primarily through its website, promoting sustainability and self-sufficiency in urban gardening.
Mama Earth Organics
Venture Round in 2016
Mama Earth Organics Inc. is a Toronto-based supplier of organic food products, established in 2007. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of organic items, including fruits, vegetables, bakery products, cereals, grains, beverages, dairy, eggs, gluten-free products, snacks, and more, directly to customers' homes in Toronto and surrounding areas. It offers a subscription-based service that includes local organic produce, chef-made meals, responsibly-raised meat, and sustainable seafood, ensuring that customers have access to healthy food options conveniently. Additionally, Mama Earth Organics provides an online ordering platform to streamline the purchasing process for individuals seeking organic food items.
Cascadia Windows & Doors
Venture Round in 2016
Cascadia Windows & Doors is a manufacturer based in Langley, British Columbia, specializing in fibreglass window and door systems aimed at enhancing energy efficiency in buildings. The company's product offerings include a range of fibreglass windows, doors, and cladding support systems, which are designed to optimize building performance. Cascadia primarily serves clients in British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon, but is also capable of accommodating orders from other regions. Through its innovative products, the company seeks to contribute to reduced energy consumption in the construction industry.
Lotek Wireless
Venture Round in 2015
Lotek Wireless Inc. designs and manufactures advanced monitoring systems for fish and wildlife. The company specializes in radio, acoustic, archival, and satellite solutions that enable researchers to track various species in terrestrial, freshwater, marine, and avian environments. Additionally, Lotek offers GPS and radio wildlife tracking equipment, along with environmental consulting services to aid clients in system selection, research design, equipment training, and data analysis. Founded in 1984 and based in Newmarket, Canada, Lotek has expanded its reach internationally, with operations in New Zealand, Australia, North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa. The company also has locations in St. John’s, Canada, Wareham in the UK, and Seattle, Washington.
Farmhouse Culture
Series C in 2015
Farmhouse Culture, Inc. is a producer and marketer of organic, fermented food products, specializing in probiotic-rich offerings such as sauerkraut, kimchi, and gut shots. Founded in 2008 by Kathryn Lukas in Santa Cruz, California, the company aims to promote gut health through its products, which are organic, non-GMO, plant-based, and gluten-free. Inspired by her culinary experiences in Germany, Lukas sought to introduce American consumers to the benefits and flavors of fresh sauerkraut. Farmhouse Culture is recognized for its commitment to reviving ancient food traditions with a modern twist, appealing to health-conscious individuals looking to support their digestive health and overall well-being. The company distributes its products through retail stores across the United States.
Miovision
Series B in 2015
Miovision is a developer of a traffic management platform that focuses on collecting and analyzing both in-house and outsourced traffic data to enhance traffic signal operations. Its intelligent technology solutions address the challenges of modern transportation networks while aiming to reduce the environmental impacts associated with inefficient traffic flow. The platform allows data collectors, traffic consultants, and municipal governments to easily request, deliver, and analyze traffic data, providing actionable insights that help optimize road networks. By utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence, Miovision assists cities in streamlining traffic management, ultimately improving the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Prana Bio
Series A in 2014
PRANA is born out of a love of food and a belief that food can fuel appetite for life. They promote wholesome living through good nourishment. They innovate, produce and provide the best food possible through simplicity, ingenuity and integrity. They care, inspire and dare, using business as a motor for change that is socially and environmentally responsible. They connect, inform and relate, bringing people closer, to each other and to mother earth. They take pride in offering their customers fresh and flavourful high quality products that have been inspired by different traditions from around the globe. They offer a wholesome range of awesomeness including nuts, seeds, dried fruits, trail mixes, snacks and superfoods. All their products are certified organic, kosher, vegan, gluten-free, gmo-free, preservative-free, sulfite-free and, above all, free of compromise.
Horizon Distributors
Debt Financing in 2014
Horizon Distributors engages in the distribution of landscape and irrigation supplies for green industry professionals.
Better Bean
Series A in 2014
Better Bean specializes in providing gourmet refrigerated beans that are ready to eat or heat, catering to consumers seeking convenient and healthy meal options. The company offers a range of innovative products, including Rethought Red Beans, Uncanny Refried Black Beans, Cuban Black Beans, Wholly Chipotle Bean Dip, and Three Sisters Chili. These products are made from locally grown ingredients and are non-GMO, vegan, and gluten-free. Better Bean's offerings can be found at select grocery stores across the United States, including Whole Foods Market, New Seasons, and Wegmans, making it easier for consumers to enjoy nutritious and flavorful bean dishes.
Sensible Organics
Series C in 2014
Sensible Organics creates pure organic USDA certified personal care products, free from toxins or chemicals that are healthier for our bodies and the planet. Sensible Organics is a well-regarded pioneer and market leader in custom product development and contract manufacturing for certified natural and organic personal care products. The innovative research and development team at Sensible Organics has created numerous award-winning natural and organic beauty products for small and large beauty brands and retailers.
Sweet Earth Natural Foods
Series A in 2014
Sweet Earth Foods specializes in producing plant-based food products, focusing on seitan-based offerings tailored for professional kitchens and food service needs. The company provides a variety of items including frozen meals, burritos, breakfast sandwiches, and chilled plant-based burgers, all of which are exclusively organic and free from GMOs. Each product is designed to deliver exceptional flavor while being inspired by diverse cultural traditions, ensuring that every bite reflects a commitment to quality and taste.
Sensible Organics
Series B in 2013
Sensible Organics creates pure organic USDA certified personal care products, free from toxins or chemicals that are healthier for our bodies and the planet. Sensible Organics is a well-regarded pioneer and market leader in custom product development and contract manufacturing for certified natural and organic personal care products. The innovative research and development team at Sensible Organics has created numerous award-winning natural and organic beauty products for small and large beauty brands and retailers.
Miovision
Series A in 2012
Miovision is a developer of a traffic management platform that focuses on collecting and analyzing both in-house and outsourced traffic data to enhance traffic signal operations. Its intelligent technology solutions address the challenges of modern transportation networks while aiming to reduce the environmental impacts associated with inefficient traffic flow. The platform allows data collectors, traffic consultants, and municipal governments to easily request, deliver, and analyze traffic data, providing actionable insights that help optimize road networks. By utilizing computer vision and artificial intelligence, Miovision assists cities in streamlining traffic management, ultimately improving the transportation experience for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Elevation Brands
Venture Round in 2012
Elevation Brands develops, manufactures and markets mission-driven brands to improve the lives of families and the environment including Blue Horizon Seafood and Ian’s Natural Foods.
Sensible Organics
Series A in 2011
Sensible Organics creates pure organic USDA certified personal care products, free from toxins or chemicals that are healthier for our bodies and the planet. Sensible Organics is a well-regarded pioneer and market leader in custom product development and contract manufacturing for certified natural and organic personal care products. The innovative research and development team at Sensible Organics has created numerous award-winning natural and organic beauty products for small and large beauty brands and retailers.
Aquatic Informatics
Venture Round in 2010
Aquatic Informatics™ provides software solutions that address critical water data management and analysis challenges for the rapidly growing environmental monitoring industry. Aquatic Informatics is the trusted provider of hydrologic management solutions to hundreds of federal, state/provincial and local government departments, hydropower operators, mining companies, academic groups, and consulting organizations around the world, who collect, manage, and process large volumes of water quality or quantity data. Aquatic Informatics has earned a global reputation for innovation in environmental data management. At home, Aquatic Informatics has forged strong relationships with a diverse range of organizations including Environment Canada – Water Survey Canada, Manitoba Water Stewardship, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, B.C. Environment, the University of British Columbia, and the Canadian National Research Council. In the United States, we have provided water data management solutions to organizations that include the US Geological Survey, the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US National Parks Service as well as over a dozen large state agencies and many regional and local organizations. Overseas, we have worked with Southern Water of Australia, Tasmania Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, Alcoa of Australia, the Principality of Monaco, the National Water Authority of Romania, the National Research Institute of Norway and many others.
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery
Debt Financing in 2010
Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery is an internet grocer of organic and natural foods. The Company offers bagels, beef, meat, sausages, seafood, deli, eggs, dairy beverages, yogurt, cream, cookies, bread, cheese, coffee, tea, chocolates, organic fruits and vegetables, canned goods, groceries, snacks, pet food, and ready to eat products. It also offers an online platform through which consumers can order and schedule home delivery of groceries, including organic and locally-sourced fruits and vegetables. SPUD was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Alter Eco
Series A in 2010
Alter Eco, Inc. imports and distributes a range of fair trade food products through mass retail chains in the United States. It provides coffee, tea, rice, quinoa, sugar, olive oil, and chocolate products. It serves supermarkets, grocery stores, convenience stores, and specialty food stores in the United States, Australia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, and internationally. The company was founded in 2004 and is based in San Francisco, California with office locations in San Francisco, California; Paris, France; Brazil; and Tamarama, Australia.
Blue Horizon Organic Seafood
Venture Round in 2009
BLUE HORIZON Organic Seafood Company, Inc. distributes seafood and prepared seafood products in North America. The company offers bulk and retail packaged shrimps, diver-gathered scallops, clam strips, crab cakes, and clam chowders. It also offers frozen salmon fillets, smoked salmons, tuna in cans, organic tarter and cocktail sauce products, shrimp appetizers, shrimp skillet meals, shrimp and veggie spring rolls, vegetarian skillet meals, seafood bites appetizers, and shrimp and scallop bake products. The company serves retailers and supermarkets. BLUE HORIZON Organic Seafood Company, Inc. was founded in 2005 and is based in Aptos, California.
Seventh Generation
Venture Round in 2009
Seventh Generation, Inc. is a manufacturer of plant-based household products based in Burlington, Vermont. Founded in 1988, the company offers a diverse range of items including laundry detergents, cleaners, dishwashing liquids, personal care products, and baby care essentials. Committed to environmental sustainability, Seventh Generation emphasizes the use of natural ingredients and ethical practices, ensuring that its products are safe, effective, and non-toxic. The company prioritizes the health of consumers, their families, and the environment, utilizing recycled materials in its packaging and avoiding animal testing. As a subsidiary of Unilever N.V., Seventh Generation distributes its products through a network of retailers, aiming to provide mindful solutions that support both individual well-being and broader ecological goals.
Rustic Crust
Series B in 2009
Rustic Crust Inc. is a New Hampshire-based company that specializes in producing all-natural, ready-made pizza crusts, gluten-free products, sauce packs, and flatbreads. Established in 1996 and originally known as Ever Better Eating, the company rebranded in January 2005. Rustic Crust focuses on crafting its products using organic ingredients, ensuring freshness and flavor retention without the need for refrigeration. The pizza crusts are handmade, undergo a slow fermentation process, and are double proofed, which contributes to their rich taste. In addition to their crust offerings, Rustic Crust provides recipes for a variety of dishes, including appetizers, main courses, and desserts, catering to customers through online retail channels.
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